I still remember the first time that I got to run on a tread mill after ACL reconstruction.
With 6 months of rehab your knee becomes your life.
I have a feeling that Markov punched the boards in frusteration because he is scared that his knee is done again. The thing is, it is most likely stronger than it was before and I would bet that the ligament is not torn.
Only time will tell, but I am hopefull for now...

Sorry but Markov also had a big injury at the end of 08-09, the injury in his next game was a fluke but these two recent ones now have me doubting he can stay healthy. He's turned into the Koivu of 1996-2001 all of a sudden (post-cancer Saku has actualy been more durable by far!). I guess these fears will keep Andrei from getting a 5-6 year deal for sure. Plus Markov throwing off his gloves and flailing is nothing, he used to do that when he got high sticked or hit into the boards back in his days of just getting nagging injuries (pre-2009).

One thing is that the brace really protects from blows coming from the side, which is how he got hit. But I really don't like how awkward it was for him to get off the ice. Basically whenever the Habs get rolling, something terrible happens so I'm expecting the worst.

The more I watch that video, the more I think he will be fine. Usually, when it is a ACL/knee injury, they have their leg up in the air at a 90 degree angle. Now you can see he's putting some pressure on it and it seems not so bad. Charly Horse!!

Sorry but Markov also had a big injury at the end of 08-09, the injury in his next game was a fluke but these two recent ones now have me doubting he can stay healthy. He's turned into the Koivu of 1996-2001 all of a sudden (post-cancer Saku has actualy been more durable by far!). I guess these fears will keep Andrei from getting a 5-6 year deal for sure.

The Habs don't really have a choice. Like it or not, he's an essential part of the team, PK or no PK.

Hopefully he's okay. God I hate Eric Staal, even if that was not intentional.

I still remember the first time that I got to run on a tread mill after ACL reconstruction.
With 6 months of rehab your knee becomes your life.
I have a feeling that Markov punched the boards in frusteration because he is scared that his knee is done again. The thing is, it is most likely stronger than it was before and I would bet that the ligament is not torn.
Only time will tell, but I am hopefull for now...

Yes but once you tear your ACL, I am sure it is a pain you will never forget. Seems to be he felt that pain again tonight judging by his reaction.